Rapid-Response EMS Dispatcher: Protocol-Driven Help

County Emergency Communications; Wellston (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Employee-assistance services

Continuing education

Certification support

Shift premiums

Job summary

County Emergency Communications in Wellston, Oklahoma is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, collect location data, assign priorities, and coordinate resources.

The role may require CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certifications, with potential overnight or weekend shifts, and strict adherence to medical dispatch protocols. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy and employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; sponsor training or EMS coder certification may be needed.
• CPR certification and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification may be required.
• Certifications and training vary by vacancy; verify exact requirements in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Receive calls involving illness, injury, and other medical emergencies
• Confirm the patient’s location, callback number, and access details
• Ask approved questions about the patient’s condition
• Determine response priority through the authorized medical dispatch system
• Dispatch or coordinate ambulance resources when included in the assignment
• Provide protocol-based instructions within current qualifications
• Relay patient information and scene hazards to responding personnel
• Document call processing and participate in quality-review activities

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Emergency Medical Dispatcher certification

CPR certification

Job description

County Emergency Communications in Wellston, Oklahoma is seeking Emergency Medical Dispatchers to handle urgent medical calls, collect location data, assign priorities, and coordinate resources.

The role may require CPR and Emergency Medical Dispatcher certifications, with potential overnight or weekend shifts, and strict adherence to medical dispatch protocols. Training and certification requirements vary by vacancy and employer.